The attacking midfielder then went on to praise Messi, stating that he's never seen a player like the Argentine, before adding that the 25-year-old is still improving.

"I've played alongside Leo Messi for a long time and in all honesty I've never seen another player like him. Every day, every game, every year, he just gets better. He's very young, with a long career ahead of him.

"In that respect, you feel privileged to be in the same team as him, to try and win titles together."

Iniesta is currently away on international duty with Spain as the reigning world champions before for the qualification match versus France.